Meet the team!
Emily Leetham
EAS Specialist
Emily joined the EAS team in the spring of 2025, after working for many years at the Health District of Northern Larimer County's Connections mental health program. Previous to pursuing her career, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from CSU. Over the years, Emily has found her passion lies in the "behind the scenes" support for the teams of mental health professionals providing invaluable direct care to our community. Emily manages the primary operations of EAS, ensuring compliance with PSD's Mental Health and Substance Use benefit plan, working with EAS's Preferred Provider Network, and maintaining client confidentiality, which is a cornerstone of EAS.
Gaby Fuentes Georgieva
EAS Administrative Office Assistant
Gaby earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Colorado State University (CSU) in May of 2024. While at CSU, Gaby worked as a Resident Assistant (RA) starting in 2022, for various halls and was an intern in 2023-24 with United in STEMM studying anxiety and its impacts on STEMM students. Born in CO and raised in a small town near Vail, Gaby has always had a passion for giving back to her community and finding ways to support in the mental health field. Gaby is bilingual (English and Spanish) and started with EAS in January 2026.
Renee Gilkey, PsyD, LP
EAS Manager and Counselor
Renee is a Licensed Psychologist who joined the EAS Team in January 2022 after 12 years working in university counseling centers. She served as the Associate Director and Training Director at the University of Northern Colorado Counseling Center. In this role, Renee provided clinical services to college students and faculty and staff through the University’s Employee Assistance Program, coordinated and provided trainings and clinical supervision to graduate students, and managed daily operations of the center. Renee is passionate about helping others and approaches therapy through a relational, multicultural and integrative lens, utilizing evidence-based approaches to assist clients in creating lasting change. She is an EMDR practitioner and has experience in working with relational concerns, anxiety, depression, identity-related issues, eating disorders, substance use issues, work and career-related concerns, women’s issues, grief and loss and trauma-focused work. Renee wholeheartedly seeks to connect and create collaborative working relationships with clients, meeting them where they are at, with compassion, empathy, and genuineness.
Jen McDermott, PsyD, LPC
EAS Counselor
Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in providing clinical mental health counseling to a broad range of individuals. She joined the EAS Team in May 2026 after dedicating most of her career prior to that to university counseling centers. Jen comes with a diverse range of professional experiences that not only includes providing therapy but also training and supervising graduate students in mental health fields. Jen’s true passion lies with providing psychotherapy – particularly individual and group therapy – to anyone who may be struggling with their mental health, in any capacity. She is specially trained and certified in treating PTSD and complex-PTSD through STAIR Therapy and would say that trauma-focused work has been a primary focus of her career as a therapist. In addition to trauma, Jen enjoys working with a variety of concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and functioning, identity development, experiences of discrimination/oppression, family dynamics, work stress, and more. Jen firmly believes that the relationship between a client and their therapist is one of the greatest catalysts for change, so she works hard to meet clients where they are and ensures that clients have the final say in the care they receive. Jen primarily practices from a combined emotion-focused and interpersonal process lens, while also incorporating skills-based, person-centered, and/or multicultural approaches as relevant.
Corie Helms, LCSW, CAS
EAS Counselor
Corie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Her extensive background includes crisis assessment and intervention, clinical supervision for interns, adoption home studies, grief and loss, support for survivors of domestic violence, and prevention education. Corie has served in both clinical and administrative roles, including positions as Supervisor and Director, bringing a well-rounded perspective to her clients. She is passionate about working with clients from diverse backgrounds and takes a relational approach to the therapeutic process. Drawing from a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Corie tailors her work to meet each client's unique needs. Her approach creates a non-judgmental, collaborative, and empowering environment that treats the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.
Kelsey Pavlidis, LCSW
EAS Counselor
Kelsey holds a master's degree in social work from Colorado State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior to joining EAS, she supported Larimer County employees through the Wellness Clinic and has a strong background in community-based services. Kelsey believes that meaningful connection is at the heart of effective care. She incorporates a variety of evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other therapeutic modalities. Her approach is grounded in a strength-based, person-centered, and holistic framework that prioritizes the unique experiences and goals of each individual. Kelsey has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and work-related stress.